Real Madrid came from behind to secure a convincing 4-1 victory against Espanyol Barcelona, significantly aided by Vinicius Junior's impact. After trailing due to a 54th-minute own goal by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Madrid quickly leveled with Dani Carvajal's goal just four minutes later. Vinicius then assisted Rodrygo before scoring himself, showcasing his pivotal role in the comeback. Kylian Mbappé capped the win with a penalty, marking his fourth goal in six league matches. This result puts Real Madrid second in La Liga, just one point behind the unbeaten leaders, FC Barcelona, who have a game in hand. The match highlighted Madrid's dominance, with an expected goals (xG) tally of 4.49 against Espanyol's mere 0.24.